After facing back to back defeats, Australia will be eager to restore pride when they take on a commanding South African side in the third and final ODI on Sunday at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.

The hosts have endured a disappointing series so far, suffering losses by 98 and 84 runs. Despite a few standout individual performances, Mitchell Marsh’s men have struggled to click as a unit. With the series already gone, Australia will be desperate to avoid a whitewash and finish on a high with a consolation win.

South Africa, on the other hand, have already sealed the series and will be eyeing a clean sweep. Skipper Temba Bavumawho missed the second ODI due to a hamstring concern, could return to lead the side. His presence would add further strength to a team that has looked clinical in all departments. Another emphatic victory would reaffirm South Africa’s growing stature as one of the most dominant forces in world ODI cricket.

AUS vs SA, 3rd ODI: Match Details

• Date and Time: August 24; 10:00 am is/ 4:30 am GMT/ 2:30 PM Local
• Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

AUS vs SA: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Matches played: 112 | Australia won: 51 | South Africa won: 57 | No result/Tied: 04

Great Barrier Reef Arena Pitch Report

The Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay is generally known to be a batting-friendly wicket with consistent bounce, making it ideal for stroke play, particularly through the middle overs. Fast bowlers can extract movement and bounce early on with the new ball, while spinners tend to come into play later in the innings as the pitch slows down or offers some grip.

Squads

Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Cooper Connolly

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Aiden Markram (C), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulderthe Muthusamy Broop, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Signing, Bavuma Copper, Bosch Corbin, Bosch Chosna, Kwena-dre-dre Pretorius

Aus vs in, 3rd Odi: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Australia wins the toss and bats first
• AUS powerplay score: 70-80
• Out of total score: 280-300

Case 2:

• South Africa wins the toss and bats first
• In PowerPlay Score: 60-70
• In Total Score: 300-320

Match result: Team batting first to win the game.